All those players were already on board when West became GM in 1982 ... He was at the Lakers' practice facility in El Segundo. "Well, Jerry, I guess I'll see you tonight," I said in closing.

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Jerry West might be the most influential figure in LA Lakers' history. His impact on the organization went beyond what he did on the court for them. 'The Logo' also had a brief coaching stint with ...

Few could have predicted the impact Kobe Bryant would have on the NBA when the LA Lakers signed the 17-year-old in 1996.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had some impactful players on the court in their history. However, none have been more impactful, ...

“Jerry West ... He built the Lakers into a Southern California institution as a player. He constructed and nurtured the ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to honor Jerry West during the 2024-25 ... duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. West was ...

The Lakers community is mourning the loss of Jerry West, a legendary figure in NBA ... as long as he's coached, and been a general manager. Jerry was a promoter of the NBA. Great mind and talent ...

LeBron James joined a club of one on Tuesday, while Luka Dončić joined a club of four. With 30 points and a Lakers career-high 15 assists, Luka Dončić became only the fourth player in Lakers history ...

In doing so, he became only the sixth Laker to put up such numbers in a game, joining Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and James. The list of Lakers to have 45-7-7: Elgin ...